Mallee Sustainable Farming has strengthened its research team with the appointment of experienced agronomist and soil scientist Fernando Viero as Senior Technical Officer, based in Loxton.

Mallee Sustainable Farming is bringing leading researchers, advisers and local farmers together in Loxton for a practical workshop exploring soil amelioration strategies for sandy soils. The event will provide research insights, local trial results and real grower experiences to help farmers make informed investment decisions.

MSF and SARDI have signed a short-term collaborative agreement to strengthen agronomy capability and maintain grains research momentum across South Australia.

Mallee Sustainable Farming will deliver nine research and pre-seeding events across NSW, VIC and SA this February and March, sharing practical trial results and strategies to support confident 2026 season decisions.

Mallee Sustainable Farming has secured critical new funding to support growers facing severe drought and wind erosion risk across the Northern Mallee, with research focused on early-warning systems and practical soil stabilisation solutions.

Mallee Sustainable Farming has announced the appointment of Tim Smythe as Chief Executive Officer following the development of its new 2025–2035 strategy and refreshed organisational branding.

Long coleoptile wheat was put to the test under challenging conditions in the South Australian Mallee in 2025. Trials at Waikerie and Bowhill explored sowing depth, establishment and herbicide interactions, providing valuable insights into where long coleoptile genetics may fit in Mallee farming systems.

Should I grow lentil in this paddock this season? Before sowing, consider five key factors that can influence success - from ground cover and paddock suitability to herbicide history, early biomass and seasonal outlook.

The tough 2025 season put early sown lentil and faba bean to the test across South Australia’s low rainfall environments. Find out what the trials revealed about crop choice, sowing timing, soil moisture and managing seasonal risk.

With another dry start across the South Australian Mallee in 2025, growers faced difficult sowing decisions. Demonstration trials at Bowhill, Waikerie and Lameroo explored whether deeper sowing could improve crop establishment and grain yield under challenging seasonal conditions. The results highlight where deep sowing can offer benefits – and where it may increase risk.

A new long-term MSF trial is exploring how legume-based cropping systems can improve profitability, soil fertility and resilience in the Mallee.

Test strips are helping growers cut through the noise around Variable Rate Technology. Hear from three Mallee farmers on how strip trials, data and local knowledge are shaping smarter input decisions in tough seasons.